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Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo

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Aveeno

Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo

shampoo · 500 ml · Haircare

Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 21-ingredient list, with glycerin and colloidal oatmeal. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance/Parfum), sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) and silicones (PEG-7 Amodimethicone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Colloidal oatmeal

    Finely ground oat that soothes itchy, dry skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

21 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Colloidal Oatmeal Extract
  2. 2Water/Aqua/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  3. 3Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  4. 4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  5. 5Vinegar/Acetum/Vinaigre
  6. 6Polyquaternium-22
  7. 7PEG-7 AmodimethiconeSilicones
  8. 8Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
  9. 9Polyquaternium-39
  10. 10Hydroxypropylated Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
  11. 11Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  12. 12GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  13. 13PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
  14. 14PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
  15. 15Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
  16. 16PEG-150 Distearate
  17. 17Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  18. 18Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  19. 19Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  20. 20Fragrance/ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  21. 21Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0062600296085, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance/Parfum (#20)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#3)
SiliconesContainsPEG-7 Amodimethicone (#7)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo fragrance-free?

No. Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo contains Fragrance/Parfum (ingredient 20 of 21).

Does Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (PEG-7 Amodimethicone). Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Aveeno Scalp Soothing Haircare Clarify & Shine Shampoo good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, fungal acne (malassezia) and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Colloidal oatmeal.

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